Master of Philosophy - Commerce and Economics in Banking and Finance

University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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20 Months

Duration

CAD 34,540/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 65,600 +

Int. Students: 22,946 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Civil Engineering Building (H20), Library Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia

Master of Philosophy - Commerce and Economics in Banking and Finance

Program Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Banking and Finance is designed to provide students with in-depth learning of modern theories, practices, and research processes in Finance. This program is suitable for students who aim to pursue a Doctoral study or an industry role with strong research and quantitative focus.
This specialisation involves a coursework component and a thesis. Prior to the thesis stage, students must have the following knowledge and skill base:

  • A good and thorough knowledge of finance theories, including the economic intuition and mathematics of modern finance. This knowledge is necessary to understand and appraise studies in the frontiers of finance research, and it forms the base on which the thesis is developed.
  • A solid understanding of the breadth and depth of econometric and statistical techniques and how to apply these techniques in modern finance research.
  • A diverse and comprehensive knowledge of major areas of finance, including asset pricing, corporate finance, funds management, banking, market structure, and risk management.
  • The capacity for analytical and critical thinking. Students must display originality in approaching research questions and issues.
  • Excellent written and oral skills.